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A prominent theme is the discord within the negotiation process. Fox observes that the U.S., under Trump’s influence, seemed to serve as an arbitrator in talks, often aligning against European NATO interests. This approach signifies a crisis within NATO's unity, as America appears less committed to direct military engagement in Ukraine, opting instead to sell weapons and provide diplomatic cover.
He comments on the shifting alliances and the dangerous narratives that frame Russia’s actions as part of a broader effort to diminish NATO’s influence and threaten European security. Fox criticizes naive ideas, such as Russian demands to embed anti-NATO clauses into Ukraine’s constitution, noting that NATO’s collective decision-making process would reject such unilateral demands.